Bladen County Schools

The Bladen County Schools district in North Carolina comprises 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the extremely high free/reduced lunch rates across all schools, ranging from 94% to 99.57%.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Bladen Early College is a high-performing high school, ranking 77th out of 640 high schools in North Carolina and earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong academic performance, with over 80% of students proficient in key end-of-course exams. In contrast, Bladenboro Primary and Clarkton School of Discovery have relatively lower academic performance, but still manage to outperform the district and state averages in some areas.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Bladen County Schools district, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address these challenges. Additionally, the high levels of economic disadvantage observed may contribute to the academic performance issues, underscoring the importance of holistic approaches to improving educational outcomes for all students in the district.